Central Catholic High School - Lance Yearbook (Lafayette, IN)

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The girls varsity basketball team had a new coach this year — Dar- lene Zinn. A junior at Purdue, Dar- lene had a lot of new ideas and strategies, which she used at games and during practices. Although CC ' s gym was nearly always being used by another team or organiza- tion, the girls managed to find time to practice at least two hours every day. Usually they worked out from 7:00-9:00 p.m. if the practice went especially well or the team worked extra hard, Darlene would let them off early so they ' d have time to go out. Marilyn Spitznagel soon found out what it was like to have her shot blocked every time she went up for a basket — it happened to her at least once every game. Barb Bon- ner had problems of her own — she hurt her ankle early in the season and had to have it taped for every game and practice. The team finished the season with a 2-13 record. Even though their season was tough, they always fought hard to win. They had a great deal of spirit, too. Before the holiday tourney, the girls decorated Dar- lene ' s car, and went over to her apartment to get her up. The girls gained a friendship with Darlene that they ' ll never forget. They also became closer as a group, and learned to work together as a unit. According to the record books, they didn ' t have a winning season, but they gained a great deal from the long hours they spent together. 1: During a girls basketball game, the sopho- mores form their own block to cheer on the Knights. 2: Faces of hope and prayer are shown as Kim Reifel, Lori Klinker, Sam Gur- nick and Kathy Buntin watch their team- mates in action. 3: Struggling to pass over the outstretched arms of her opponent, Kim Reifel looks for an open teammate. 4: Arms outstretched. Lori Klinker awaits the rebound during the varsity game against Rossville. 5: Top row: Barb Bonner, Lisa Knevel, Koreen Harless, Lori Klinker, Coach; Darlene Zinn. 2nd row; Kim Reifel, Marilyn Spitznagle. Kelly Frye: Bottom row; Sam Gurnick, Kathy Bun- tin. 6: The girls huddle together as Coach Darlene Zinn explains a new strategy plan. 7: A pair of long arms belonging to an Attica opponent provide Koreen Harless with some problems. varsity girl basketball 195

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This years freshman basketball team began their season in spectac- ular fashion. Under the direction of Coach Mark Andrews, the young team won their first six games. Their first game was a thriller against the Benton Central Bisons. They had been behind for the first three quarters, but in the final sec- onds were able to pull off a win for the Knights. They proceeded to win their next five games, before being stopped by North Montgomery — a game which ended with a one point spread. After suffering a loss to rival Tecumseh the Knights again had a winning streak of three games. One of these games was against Wain- wright. The young team was able to hold them scoreless during the first quarter, and the opponents had only four points at the end of the half. The freshman suffered their third defeat in the hands of rival Tippeca- noe, but bounced right back to de- feat Twin Lakes by 29 points. The Knights had to wait until their eighth game before J.R. Porter, a transfer from Southwestern could play. The team played in a tourney this year at Western Boone, but failed to win their games. They ended the day in fourth place. This year the freshman guys gained valuable experience, but more importantly grew closer to- gether as a team. OPPOSITE TOP: Coach Mark Andrews dis- cusses a play with his team during a time out. MIDDLE LEFT: Using the strategies learned in practice, Sean Fitzgerald tr ies to out-man- ouver his opponent. MIDDLE RIGHT: Trying to block the opposition keeps Alan Butz working hard. BOTTOM TOP: Coach Mark Andrews, Alan Butz, Doug Grupenhoff, J.R. Porter, John Dyer, Lou Bolander, Sean Fitz- gerald, 2nd row: Ted Dudzinski, Dave Roetker, Jim Koches, Ric Murphy, Bob Buit, Joe Lueken, Manager; Bill Kerr. TOP: Prepar- ing to rebound, J.R. Porter keeps his sight set on the ball. MIDDLE LEFT: Jim Koches finds that there is no room to shoot with a tall West Side player in the way. BOTTOM LEFT: Staying within his boundaries Joe Lueken awaits the outcome of Doug Grupenhoff ' s shot. LEFT: Warming up before a game is important for John Dyer as he practices his lay ups. freshman basketball 197